Automatic operation

Dead Bus coordination, Load Shed/Load Add functions/ Load-No load Test

Reduced Commissioning Times

High-speed network connections to Caterpillar Generator Set

Flexible Power offerings

UL 891, UL1558, ANSI37.20 -Indoor, Outdoor, E-house

Switchgear and Paralleling Controls Cat EGP Switchgear

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Configuration: Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications; Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications

Modes of Operation: Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.; Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.

Application: LV and MV (208V - 38 kV); LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)

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Overview

Caterpillar offers standard Switchgear products, which can support a wide variety of applications, or provide a custom designed system to meet your specific project needs. The Emergency Generator paralleling (EGP) product supports paralleling on an isolated generator bus and is commonly used in prime power or emergency standby systems. Caterpillar Standard Switchgear products provide a solution able to combine all elements of monitoring and control for Caterpillar generator sets in a single-source package. Caterpillar also designs and manufacturers custom switchgear to meet specific customer requirements and functionality.

Benefits

Automatic operation

Dead Bus coordination, Load Shed/Load Add functions/ Load-No load Test

Reduced Commissioning Times

High-speed network connections to Caterpillar Generator Set

Flexible Power offerings

UL 891, UL1558, ANSI37.20 -Indoor, Outdoor, E-house

Features At A Glance

EGP Switchgear

High Speed Supervisory Network
Automatic Start/Stop
Automatic “Dead Bus” Coordination
Programmable Load Shed / Load Add Functions
Networked Engine Communications
Generator Protection
Engine Tuning
Mode Selection
Selectable Auto/ Manual Control
Password Protection for Protective Settings and Setup
Load/No Load Test
Touch Screen (HMI) Display
NFPA 99/110 Compliant Alarm
Annunciation with Audible Horn
Engine Control mimic Screen with gauges for RPM, DC Battery Voltage oil Pressure, Engine Coolant temperature, Engine Hours, Number of starts

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for Cat EGP Switchgear

Technical Summary

Configuration	Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
Modes of Operation	Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components. Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
Application	LV and MV (208V - 38 kV) LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)

Generator Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices

15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51 15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51

Environmental Parameters

Certifications	IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
Control Panel Enclosure	NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R Freestanding Construction NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R Freestanding Construction
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C -20°C to +60°C
Low Voltage Standards	NEMA SG-5, CSA, ANSI C37.51, ANSI C37.20.1, UL 1558 or UL 891, NFPA 110, NFPA 99 and NFPA 70 NEMA SG-5, CSA, ANSI C37.51, ANSI C37.20.1, UL 1558 or UL 891, NFPA 110, NFPA 99 and NFPA 70
Medium Voltage Standards	NEMA SG-5, ANSI / IEEE C37.20.2, CSA-C22.2 No. 31-M89, EEMAC G8-3.2, NFPA 70, NFPA 99 and NFPA 1110 NEMA SG-5, ANSI / IEEE C37.20.2, CSA-C22.2 No. 31-M89, EEMAC G8-3.2, NFPA 70, NFPA 99 and NFPA 1110

Cat EGP Switchgear Standard Equipment

EGP Switchgear

Choice of 19” Surface Acoustic Wave Color or 15” Resistive Color Touchscreen

Emergency Stop Button for each generator

Instant Auto Switch

Generator Demand Priority Control

Audible Alarm & Horn Silence Button

Circuit Breaker Control Switch with Indicators

Cat EGP Switchgear Optional Equipment

Data Table Interface

* Accomodates interface with a building management system for monitoring all system parameters via Modbus RTU or TCP

Supplemental Hardware Synchronization check relay (ANSI 25 Device)

* Provides additional discrete synchronization protection

Remote Power Monitoring System

* To monitor breaker status, alarms, metering and other operating parameters

Product Specifications for Cat EGP Switchgear

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Technical Summary

Configuration	Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
Modes of Operation	Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components. Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
Application	LV and MV (208V - 38 kV) LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)

Generator Protective Devices

ANSI Protective Devices

15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51 15/25, 27/59, 81 O/U, 32, 40, 50, 51

Environmental Parameters

Certifications	IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified IBC, CBC, UBC & OSHPD Certified
Control Panel Enclosure	NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R Freestanding Construction NEMA 1 or NEMA 3R Freestanding Construction
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C -20°C to +60°C
Low Voltage Standards	NEMA SG-5, CSA, ANSI C37.51, ANSI C37.20.1, UL 1558 or UL 891, NFPA 110, NFPA 99 and NFPA 70 NEMA SG-5, CSA, ANSI C37.51, ANSI C37.20.1, UL 1558 or UL 891, NFPA 110, NFPA 99 and NFPA 70
Medium Voltage Standards	NEMA SG-5, ANSI / IEEE C37.20.2, CSA-C22.2 No. 31-M89, EEMAC G8-3.2, NFPA 70, NFPA 99 and NFPA 1110 NEMA SG-5, ANSI / IEEE C37.20.2, CSA-C22.2 No. 31-M89, EEMAC G8-3.2, NFPA 70, NFPA 99 and NFPA 1110

Cat EGP Switchgear Standard Equipment

EGP Switchgear

Choice of 19” Surface Acoustic Wave Color or 15” Resistive Color Touchscreen

Emergency Stop Button for each generator

Instant Auto Switch

Generator Demand Priority Control

Audible Alarm & Horn Silence Button

Circuit Breaker Control Switch with Indicators

Cat EGP Switchgear Optional Equipment

Data Table Interface

* Accomodates interface with a building management system for monitoring all system parameters via Modbus RTU or TCP

Supplemental Hardware Synchronization check relay (ANSI 25 Device)

* Provides additional discrete synchronization protection

Remote Power Monitoring System

* To monitor breaker status, alarms, metering and other operating parameters

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Configuration: Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications; Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie and load breakers in conjunction with downstream transfer switches for standby or emergency applications
Modes of Operation: Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.; Multi-unit Island and multi-unit standby mode with optional redundant controls and components.
Application: LV and MV (208V - 38 kV); LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)

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Modes of Operation: Emergency standby, island, utility paralleling; Emergency standby, island, utility paralleling
Application: LV and MV (208V - 38 kV); LV and MV (208V - 38 kV)

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Configuration: Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie, utility and load breakers for utility paralleling applications; Configurable PLC based switchgear capable of controlling and monitoring multiple generator sets, tie, utility and load breakers for utility paralleling applications
Modes of Operation: Emergency Standby, Utility Import/Export, Peak shaving, and base load operations with redundant controls and components. Closed transition to/from generator power; Emergency Standby, Utility Import/Export, Peak shaving, and base load operations with redundant controls and components. Closed transition to/from generator power
Application: LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV; LV and MV ( 208V - 38 kV

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Automatic operation

Reduced Commissioning Times

Flexible Power offerings

Switchgear and Paralleling Controls Cat EGP Switchgear

Overview

Benefits

Automatic operation

Reduced Commissioning Times

Flexible Power offerings

Features At A Glance

Product Specifications for Cat EGP Switchgear

Technical Summary

Generator Protective Devices

Environmental Parameters

Cat EGP Switchgear Standard Equipment

EGP Switchgear

Cat EGP Switchgear Optional Equipment

Data Table Interface

Supplemental Hardware Synchronization check relay (ANSI 25 Device)

Remote Power Monitoring System

Product Specifications for Cat EGP Switchgear

Technical Summary

Generator Protective Devices

Environmental Parameters

Cat EGP Switchgear Standard Equipment

EGP Switchgear

Cat EGP Switchgear Optional Equipment

Data Table Interface

Supplemental Hardware Synchronization check relay (ANSI 25 Device)

Remote Power Monitoring System

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